The SJCE plays live music for silent films! Some of Seattle's finest composers wrote new original music for classic silent films and we'll perform it live while you watch the films! Music by Michael Owcharuk, Nate Omdal, Beth Fleenor, and more. Played by Jason Parker, trumpet, Beth Fleenor, clarinet, Mike Dodge, tenor sax, Brian Bermudez, alto & bari sax, Michael Owcharuk, piano, Dave Pascal, bass and Max Wood, drums, and conducted by Nate Omdal.

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I'm Jason, a jazz trumpet player from Seattle. I've been making a living playing and teaching music since 2001. This blog chronicles my path to self-sufficiency and my thoughts on how to live a creative, art-centered life. Feel free to leave comments, subscribe to my feed, and check in on me from time to time. More info...